Kilcornan, County Galway

Kilcornan
Cill Chornáin
Shown within Ireland
Location Kilcornan, Athenry,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates 53°18′48″N 8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583Coordinates: 53°18′48″N 8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583
Type Abandoned village
History
Abandoned late 18th century?
Reference no. 642

Kilcornan is an abandoned village and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1]

Location

Kilcornan is located 2.5 km (1½ mile) northeast of Athenry.[2]

History and archaeology

Kilcornan was abandoned around the late 18th century. The field layouts and walls are clearly visible on aerial photographs.[3][4]

References

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